The Marmara earthquake: Epidemiological analysis of the victims with nephrological problems

Sever M., Erek E., Vanholder R., Akoglu E., Yavuz M., Ergin H., ...More

KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL, vol.60, no.3, pp.1114-1123, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 60 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Doi Number: 10.1046/j.1523-1755.2001.0600031114.x
  • Journal Name: KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1114-1123
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. Crush syndrome resulting from earthquakes is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, as seen during the catastrophic Marmara earthquake that struck Northwestern Turkey in August 1999. This report analyzes the epidemiological characteristics of the crush syndrome victims of this disaster.